Buyer

Description

Our client requires a Buyer to coordinate multi-discipline activities and inputs throughout the full procurement cycle—from developing enquiry documents, through bid evaluation, pre-award negotiations, contract preparation, implementation, and amendments.

• Fully comply with our client’s Code of Ethics and Compliance Model.
• Ensure compliance with company and legislative procedures, directives, and standards throughout all activities.
• Participate in internal and external meetings to resolve areas of contractual and commercial conflict.
• Liaise with external contractors to maintain awareness of market conditions and ensure effective service delivery.
• Assist in negotiating terms and conditions, determining the extent of risks and liabilities involved, and clearly summarising such risks to support management decisions, in liaison with our client’s Legal team.
• Advise on the interpretation of contract terms during contract execution.
• Implement any other reasonable request from the Procurement Coordinator and Procurement Manager.
• Liaise with Requesting Units at our client’s UK branch to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategies and documentation for tender negotiation processes.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures and standards.
• Ensure proper archiving and traceability of documentation in line with company procedures.
• Commercially evaluate bids and coordinate technical evaluations of tenders. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for contract awards in line with agreed schedules.
• Perform due diligence on contractors and liaise with the Vendor Management department to support the vendor qualification process.
• Implement and properly follow all our client’s procurement procedures and policies.

Requirements

Our Client has a requirement for a Buyer who will be required to work on a Contract basis in Victoria, London.

• Contracts and purchasing experience, including proven negotiation skills and demonstrated experience in conducting contract evaluations.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry, Engineering services, or General Services is preferred.
• Detailed working knowledge of SAP, e-tendering systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Hybrid: 8 days working from home per month

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance